Dear Parish Community:

This Sunday, the Lord invites us to listen attentively to His Word and to respond to His call with joy and commitment.

In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah reminds us that God is light for those who walk in darkness. Even when we feel surrounded by shadows, the Lord does not abandon His people: His light shines brightly and fills us with joy and hope.

In the responsorial psalm, we proclaim, “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” This declaration encourages us to trust in God, even amid difficulties, knowing that He is our rock and our guide.

The second reading, taken from the First Letter to the Corinthians, calls us to live united in Christ, avoiding all divisions. Saint Paul reminds us that no one can claim allegiance to a human leader, because Christ alone is our head and source of unity.

Finally, in the Gospel (according to Matthew), Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee, proclaiming the Kingdom of God, and calls His first disciples with the invitation, “Come, follow me.” Their immediate response—leaving their nets to follow the Lord—challenges us today as well: God calls us to be witnesses of His love and to dedicate our lives to the service of the Gospel.

May these readings inspire us to open our hearts to the Word of God and to respond generously to Jesus’ call, living with greater unity, faith, and Christian commitment within our community.

Rev. Julio Fernandez